Studies of commutation failures in hybrid LCC/MMC HVDC systems

A hybrid of line commutated converters(LCCs)and modular multi-level converters(MMCs)can provide the advantages of both the technologies.However,the commutation failure still exists if the LCC operates as an inverter in a hybrid LCC/MMC system.In this paper,the system behavior during a commutation failure is investigated.Both halfbridge and full-bridge MMCs are considered.Control strategies are examined through simulations conducted in PSCAD/EMTDC.Additionally,commutation failure protection strategies for multi-terminal hybrid LCC/MMC systems with AC and DC circuit breakers are studied.This paper can contribute to the protection design of future hybrid LCC/MMC systems against commutation failures.

Analysis of Commutation Failure in Multi-Infeed HVDC System under Different Load Models

HVDC technology has been widely used in modern power system. On one hand, HVDC has the advantages of economy, high efficiency and strong controllability. While on the other hand, it makes the dynamic characteristics of the power system becoming more and more complex. That puts forward a new challenge to system stability and raises new questions for power system simulation. This paper focuses on the interaction between AC and DC systems, especially the problem of commutation failure caused by AC system fault. Based on the data of China Southern Power Grid, this paper calculates the fault regions that may cause commutation failure and calculates the system critical clearance time under different load models, analyzes the impacts of different load models on commutation failure and the stability of AC/DC hybrid system.

36-Month Follow-Up Study of Post-Intervention Chronic Heart Failure Patients

Aim: Although numerous studies of disease management and case management of chronic heart failure (CHF) have been carried out, length of effectiveness after program commencement has not been examined, so we examined a follow-up study at 36 months after program commencement. Methods: Participants went for follow-up visits to one Japanese clinic which specializes in internal cardiovascular medicine and they were given diagnoses of CHF. 104 outpatients participated in this study and randomized control trial was implemented. An educational program was implemented for 6 months. The data were collected at baseline, 3, 6, 9, 12 months from both intervention and control groups and at 24 and 36 months from the intervention group. Results: There was significant improvement in New York Heart Association (NYHA) in the intervention group between baseline and 36 months. Improvement in weight monitoring and activities or exercise in the intervention group continued up to 36 months. Meanwhile, sodium restricted diets and quitting smoking and/or drinking depended on individual preference and it was difficult to make improvements in these areas. Conclusions: The educational program showed promise in preventing CHF outpatients from deteriorating significantly on a long-term basis as self-monitoring of activity and weight continued significantly and there were no participants with CHF who deteriorated in the intervention group at 36 months after program commencement, although the program aimed only to provide illness and self-management knowledge. On the other hand, future work will need to compare participants in this program to a control group over an extended period of time with consideration for relieving the burden of the control group.

An improved prediction method of subsequent commutation failure of an LCC-HVDC considering sequential control response

Subsequent commutation failure(SCF)can be easily generated during the first commutation failure(CF)recovery process in a line-commutated converter-based high voltage direct-current system.SCF poses a significant threat to the safe and stable operation of power systems,and accurate prediction of CF is thus important.However,SCF is affected by the operating characteristics of the main circuit and the coupling effects of sequential control response in the inverter station.These are difficult to predict accurately.In this paper,a new SCF prediction method considering the control response is proposed based on the physical principle of SCF.The time sequence and switching conditions of the controllers at different stages of the first CF recovery process are described,and the corresponding equations of commutation voltage affected by different controllers are derived.The calculation method of the SCF threshold voltage is proposed,and the prediction method is established.Simulations show that the proposed method can predict SCF accurately and provide useful tools to suppress SCF.

Calculation Method for Commutation Failure Fault Level in LCC-HVDC System Under Single-line-to-ground Faults Considering DC Current Variation

Earlier studies have reported some calculation methods for commutation failure fault level(CFFL) in line-commutated-converter based high-voltage direct current(LCCHVDC) system under single-line-to-ground(SLG) faults. The accuracy of earlier methods is limited because they only consider the commutating voltage drop and phase shift, while neglecting the DC current variation. Hence, this paper proposes a CFFL calculation method under SLG faults considering DC current variation, for better planning and designing of LCC-HVDC systems. First, the fault commutating voltage magnitude and phase shift are calculated. Then, the fault DC voltage during different commutation processes is deduced. Based on the commutating voltage magnitude and phase shift, and DC voltage during different commutation processes under SLG faults, the characteristics of CFFL with different fault time are demonstrated and analyzed. Next, the transient time-domain response of the DC current after the fault is obtained based on the DC transmission line model. Discrete commutation processes are constructed based on the commutation voltage-time area rule to solve the extinction angle under different fault levels and fault time. Finally, the CFFL is calculated considering the fault time, commutating voltage drop, phase shift, and DC current variation. The accuracy of the proposed method compared with the traditional method is validated based on the CIGRE benchmark model in PSCAD/EMTDC.

A Continuous Fault Ride-through Scheme for DFIGs Under Commutation Failures in LCC-HVDC Transmission Systems

Experimental and theoretical studies have confirmed that,relative to a one-shot voltage fault,a doubly-fed induction generator(DFIG)will suffer a greater transient impact during continuous voltage faults.This paper presents the design and application of an effective scheme for DFIGs when a commutation failure(CF)occurs in a line-commutated converter based high-voltage direct current(LCC-HVDC)transmission system.First,transient demagnetization control without filters is proposed to offset the electromotive force(EMF)induced by the natural flux and other low-frequency flux components.Then,a rotor-side integrated impedance circuit is designed to limit the rotor overcurrent to ensure that the rotor-side converter(RSC)is controllable.Furthermore,coordinated control of the demagnetization and segmented reactive currents is implemented in the RSC.Comparative studies have shown that the proposed scheme can limit rotor fault currents and effectively improve the continuous fault ride-through capability of DFIGs.

Adult Congenital Lumbar Kyphosis Requiring Anteroposterior Correction and Fusion: A Case Report with 32-Year Follow-Up

Congenital pure kyphosis due to failure of vertebral body segmentation is a relatively rare entity, and surgical intervention is infrequent compared to that for failure of vertebral body formation [1] [2]. There are very few reports of long-term follow-up of surgical treatment in patients with congenital pure kyphosis, and all the reported cases were diagnosed as failure of formation and had an age at the time of surgery of less than 18 years. It is important for orthopedic surgeons to follow the postoperative course of rare cases over 30 years. Here, we present a surgically treated case with ultra-long term follow-up of a 50-year-old patient with congenital pure kyphosis of the lumbar spine. Imaging of the lumbar spine showed six vertebrae and an unsegmented bar at L3-4 causing a pure kyphosis of 54°. The wedge-shaped block vertebra had 4 pedicles with the neural foramen between the pedicles without concomitant disc space, with compensatory thoracic hypokyphosis and lower lumbar hyperlordosis. One-stage correction and fusion surgery using anterior opening and posterior closing osteotomy was successfully performed. Both clinical and radiographic results were excellent and have been maintained for over 30 years postoperatively. The basic principle in the surgical treatment of adult spinal deformity is to achieve and maintain a good global sagittal balance over time. This case reaffirms the importance of spinopelvic harmony.

基于IGCT抑制换相失败的关键控制策略

针对基于电网换相换流器的高压直流(LCC-HVDC)输电系统因以晶闸管作为换流器件而存在的换相失败问题,以集成门极换流晶闸管(IGCT)在中国某背靠背高压直流工程中的应用为基础,首先介绍了IGCT型高压直流的拓扑及基本运行原理。接着,从兼顾换相失败抵御效果和IGCT阀的关断应力角度,提出了适应IGCT阀的关断策略。在此基础上,研究了不同类型交流故障对故障电流峰值的影响,提出了利用故障扰动系数动态调整电流控制器参数的策略,实现故障电流抑制和故障期间直流功率的稳定输送。最后,通过实时数字仿真(RTDS)验证了所提策略的正确性和有效性。

换相失败下直流控制参数对送端暂态电压影响机理分析

换相失败期间高压直流输电系统无功特性与控制参数密切相关,对送端系统暂态电压影响显著。首先阐述了换相失败期间送端暂态电压的形成机理,并指出故障期间暂态电压、直流无功特性与直流电流间的关系,进而提出一种建立直流电流方程来间接描述送端暂态电压的分析方法;然后,在此基础上,根据直流电流特性分阶段建立直流电流理论分析模型,通过分析控制参数对直流电流作用规律,进而揭示各控制参数对暂态电压的影响机理。最后基于PSCAD/EMTDC仿真平台对所得结论进行验证。

混合多馈入直流输电系统中LCC分层接入方式下后续换相失败抑制策略

随着直流输电的发展,LCC-HVDC与VSC-HVDC将不可避免的馈入同一区域电网,我国部分地区已经形成了混合多馈入直流输电系统,而受端LCC分层接入方式能够提高混合多馈入直流输电系统的电压支撑能力。受端分层接入方式下特高压直流输电工程在本层阀组发生换相失败时,由于层间耦合关系,可能引发非故障层阀组同时发生换相失败。提出基于MMC快速无功支援与LCC非故障层超前触发角补偿的协调控制策略,根据不同交流电压跌落程度,考虑受端MMC四象限运行能力向受端LCC非故障层提供无功支援,需要的无功支援量在MMC四象限运行范围内时,仅由MMC进行无功支援,利用公共耦合母线的电压跌落值确定MMC无功支援指令值。需要的无功支援量超过MMC四象限运行范围内时,MMC无功支援指令值为四象限运行有功临界值时的无功最大值,同时启动LCC非故障层的超前触发角补偿控制。大量仿真测试表明所提协调控制策略对高低端逆变器同时发生换相失败的抑制效果明显。

基于动态相量的LCC-HVDC输电系统等值技术评述

立足于逆变侧换流站受端交流母线看向送端的基于电网换相换流器的高压直流输电(high-voltagedirectcurrent basedlinecommutedconverter,LCC-HVDC)系统的单端等值,对于优化设计继电保护、安稳控制和直流控保具有重要意义。为了同时获取计算的高精确性和实时性,动态相量模型以牺牲较低的仿真精度换取计算速度的提升,是实现LCC-HVDC输电线路双端等值的重要方式,但是用于LCCHVDC输电系统单端等值还存在难以平衡等值精度和计算速度的问题。针对该问题,该文分析了基于动态相量的LCCHVDC输电系统等值的应用价值、需求及难点,分别从等值计算模型中的提前触发角计算、换相重叠角计算、换相失败的判别及其对开关函数的影响和信号调制等4个因素评述现有研究现状及存在的问题,并提出了后续的研究建议。

经LCC-HVDC输电送出系统单端混合等值计算

现有电网换相换流器型高压直流输电(line commutated converter based HVDC,LCC-HVDC)输电系统动态等值计算依赖于送受端电压同步实时量测,无法实现经LCC-HVDC输电送出系统的单端暂态等值计算。论文基于直流系统动态相量等值计算框架,提出仅基于逆变侧单端交流电压信息的经LCC-HVDC直流输电送出系统的等值计算方案,论证整流侧准稳态模型+逆变侧动态相量模型的混合等值计算框架的可行性,解决换相失败准确判别等关键问题,仿真对比分析了多场景故障,证明所提出的计算框架在送端交流系统信息缺失的情况下,能实现受端交流线路故障暂态大扰动下经LCC-HVDC输电送出系统响应的准确实时计算。

基于直流电流瞬时微分的特高压直流分层接入系统非故障层换相失败预防控制策略

在特高压直流分层接入系统中,由于层间耦合作用,某一层交流系统发生故障可能导致非故障层换流器发生换相失败。为此,考虑到故障过程直流电流的变化,提出一种基于直流电流瞬时微分的换相失败预防控制策略。该策略基于故障后直流电流的变化特性,得到换相电流时间面积控制中触发角修正量,代替原有换相失败预防控制,提高非故障层换相失败预防控制的启动精度;同时基于电流预测量和等效直流输入电阻动态调整低压限流控制器的指令值,提高其响应速度。在PSCAD/EMTDC中搭建仿真模型对不同工况下所提控制策略进行验证。结果表明,该策略可降低高低端换流器同时发生换相失败的风险,改善故障后系统的运行性能。

多馈入直流输电系统后续换相失败安全裕度评估及抑制方法

换相失败可能引起直流输电系统(line commutated converter based high voltage direct current,LCC-HVDC)闭锁,严重影响电网的安全稳定运行。多馈入直流输电系统中电气耦合紧密,控制响应造成多回LCC-HVDC交互影响,使换相失败的产生机理变得更加复杂。现有后续换相失败抑制方法多以单回LCC-HVDC为对象,无法兼顾自身换相恢复和相邻直流换相失败抑制的需求。为此,提出了一种适应于多馈入直流输电系统的后续换相失败抑制方法。分析了LCC-HVDC首次换相失败恢复过程中逆变站控制系统的响应时序及条件,提出了考虑故障严重程度和LCC-HVDC控制影响的后续换相失败安全裕度评估方法,进而提出了基于电压安全裕度的后续换相失败抑制方法,并在CIGRE HVDC标准测试系统验证了所提方法的有效性。仿真结果表明,所提方法根据换流母线电压自适应地调节直流电流,能够有效降低多馈入直流输电系统中无功电压耦合影响,有效抑制相邻回LCC-HVDC发生后续换相失败。

一种抑制后续换相失败的电流偏差控制参数整定方法

电网换相换流器型高压直流输电(line commutated converter-based high voltage direct current,LCC-HVDC)系统若发生后续换相失败,将严重影响交直流混联电网的安全稳定运行。文中首先针对LCC-HVDC系统故障恢复过程中电流偏差控制作用阶段易再次发生换相失败的问题,对电流偏差控制参数与换相失败之间的关系进行理论分析,发现此阶段系统若不发生换相失败,逆变侧LCC直流电压和交流换相电压须满足一定的约束关系,且该约束关系受电流偏差控制参数的直接影响。然后,基于理论分析结果,提出一种电流偏差控制参数整定方法,可改善系统故障恢复过程中对直流电压恢复速度和程度的控制要求,使系统更易满足直流电压与交流换相电压稳定运行约束关系,以降低后续换相失败概率。最后,利用PSCAD/EMTDC仿真平台CIGRE标准测试模型验证了理论分析的正确性以及参数整定方法的有效性。

考虑MAF延时和前馈补偿的高压直流快速锁相环

同步参考坐标系锁相环是高压直流(high voltage direct current,HVDC)同步触发控制系统中广泛应用的一种窄带宽锁相环,在交流系统故障引起相位跳变情况下,其动态响应缓慢。为增大锁相环的带宽,一种滑动平均滤波器(moving average filter,MAF)被前置于锁相环路,然而MAF本身存在响应延迟,制约了锁相环的同步速度。为了缓解响应延迟问题,文中提出一种考虑MAF延时和前馈补偿的HVDC快速锁相环。首先,利用MAF线性暂态特征预测相位变化,并分别针对故障接入和切除引起的相位跳变问题提出不同的补偿策略;接着,利用不变性原理对锁相环路进行前馈补偿,在负反馈控制和前馈补偿共同构成的复合校正控制系统的作用下,锁相环能够在较小PI参数下实现快速响应;最后,将所提快速锁相环在CIGRE HVDC标准模型和三峡—上海直流工程模型中进行仿真验证。结果表明,该快速锁相环能够有效缓解滤波器响应延迟的制约,缩短失锁时间,进而提高高压直流逆变侧抵御换相失败的能力。

新型IGCT直流输电换流阀运行试验研究及其等效性评估

换相失败问题(commutation failure,CF)是电网换相换流高压直流输电技术(line commutated converter high voltage directcurrent,LCC-HVDC)面临的固有难题。为了解决该问题,已有文献主要从拓扑结构、控制策略等方面着手,鲜见抵御换相失败的新型换流阀研制及试验研究。该文开展基于大功率逆阻型集成门极换流晶闸管(reverse blocking integrated gate commutated thyristor,RB-IGCT)的新型换流阀试验研究及试验等效性分析。首先,阐释新型换流阀抵御换相失败的原理,并针对新型换流阀不同的工作模式,提出对新型电力电子器件的需求。然后,利用现有的型式试验合成回路平台开展适用于传统晶闸管换流阀的运行试验,并分析试验结果,得出大部分试验项目等效性较好而小熄弧角试验和关断试验等效性较差的结论。最后,针对这两项特殊试验提出新的试验方法和试验电路,可为新型换流阀的研发和应用提供一定的技术基础。

基于故障安全域的混合级联直流输电系统后续换相失败抑制策略

混合级联直流输电系统兼顾了电网换相换流器(LCC)和模块化多电平换流器(MMC)的优势,具有良好的工程应用前景,但系统逆变侧LCC与MMC间复杂的交直流耦合特性增加了后续换相失败的抑制难度。为此,该文提出了一种应对混合级联系统后续换相失败的协调控制策略。首先,分析了控制器交互期间电气量波动和LCC无功需求对系统恢复产生的不利影响,并在考虑控制器作用和MMC动态无功支撑的基础上建立了多电气量耦合作用下的故障安全域;其次,通过对混合级联系统和基于电网换相换流器的高压直流输电故障安全域对比分析,提出了一种基于MMC和低压限流环节(VDCOL)的协调控制策略,以实现系统后续换相失败抑制和功率快速平稳恢复相协调;最后,基于PSCAD/EMTDC分别在不同严重程度交流故障、不同短路比和不同故障持续时间下进行仿真对比分析,验证了所提协调控制策略的有效性。

HVDC送端系统振荡引发受端换相失败的机理分析

高压直流输电系统送、受端存在电气耦合及两端的控制配合,因此,送端振荡可通过系统控制逻辑、电气量及控制量变化等影响受端系统的运行状态,增加了受端换相失败的风险。现有工作主要研究了送端大扰动引发受端换相失败的现象与机理,通过对标准直流系统进行小信号分析,发现直流系统中存在低频频段的固有振荡频率,一旦交流系统发生相近频段的振荡,将可能诱发直流系统共振。在此基础上,首先分析共振引起系统电气量以及控制量的波动对换相失败的影响,通过HVDC的准稳态方程分析共振后直流电流上升导致关断角下降,进而引发首次换相失败的机理;然后从两端的控制系统出发,研究逆变侧控制切换引发后续换相失败的机理;最后对CIGRE直流输电标准测试系统进行验证,并结合换相失败发生机理对换相失败的抑制策略进行了初步讨论。

一种多地DFIG联动控制的多馈入受端系统连续换相失败抑制策略

我国沿海负荷中心呈现直流多馈入的结构特征,海上风电的大规模开发使得系统在非正常工况下容易诱发次同步振荡,电压的快速波动可能会造成连续换相。针对该现象进行机理分析,通过优化双馈风电机组(doubly fed induction generator,DFIG)的控制方法,有效抑制了次同步振荡。同时,针对不同区域风电场调节能力差异,通过关联各直流落点的多馈入交互作用因子(multi-infeed interaction factor,MIIF),充分调动不同区域风电场的补偿能力抬升系统电压。该方法有效地抑制直流多馈入系统的异地连续换相失败。最后,通过PSCAD仿真对比验证所提策略的有效性。